Opportunity

SAM #36C26126Q0981

DEA-Licensed Controlled Substance Destruction Services for VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

Buyer

VA Network Contracting Office 21

Posted

August 25, 2026

Respond By

August 31, 2026

Identifier

36C26126Q0981

NAICS

562211, 562910

This opportunity from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System Pharmacy Service, seeks a DEA-licensed reverse distributor for controlled substance destruction services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System - Pharmacy Service - Services Requested: - On-site pick-up and destruction of expired, damaged, or unusable Schedule II-V controlled substances - Up to 6 pick-ups per period (anticipated quarterly) - Verification, packaging, shipping, and compliant destruction processes - Record-keeping and documentation in accordance with federal laws and VA directives - Provision of all necessary supplies and training - Confidentiality and timely invoicing (within 90 days of service) - Unique Requirements: - Vendor must be DEA-licensed as a reverse distributor - Compliance with federal and VA regulations for controlled substance handling and destruction - Services must include consultation, training, and customer service support - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; focus is on specialized service delivery.

Description

Title: This procurement is for the repair and maintenance of Narcotic Destruction. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, San Francisco Medical Center

1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support, a requirement for Narcotic Destruction, VISN 21, Southern Nevada Medical Center.

The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identifying potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 562211 (Hazardous Waste and Treatment and Disposal), with a size standard of $34M Passive RTLS Maintenance, VISN 21 –Las Vagas the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) Narcotic Destruction, VISN 21.

2. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR QUOTE (RFQ). It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.

3. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT / CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide all maintenance and repairs to the Narcotic Destruction, VISN 21, Southern Nevada Medical Center. Performance will occur for Station 662 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Southern Nevda Medical Center, and its associated regional clinics under the VA Las Vegas Healthcare System.

Key technical capability requirements include:

Provide routine software updates, firmware upgrades, and hardware upkeep for passive RTLS sensors, tags, and tracking systems. Ensure personnel hold valid manufacturer certifications required to work on specialized medical and enterprise logistics tracking components. Adhere strictly to VA information security, network connectivity, and patient safety privacy mandates  Las Vegas - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

4. CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement that directly addresses their ability to fulfill this requirement. Submissions must not exceed 5 pages and must include:

Company Information: Company Name, Address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov, point of contact name, phone number, and email address. Socio-Economic Status: Explicitly state if your firm is a certified SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or other classification. Vendors must be verified and visible in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) portal to qualify for VA veteran set-asides. Technical Capabilities: A summary of technical capabilities and experiences demonstrating the ability to perform the scope outlined above. Past Performance: Provide a brief summary of at least two (2) similar logistics or tracking system maintenance contracts completed within the past three (3) years, including contract numbers, dollar values, and points of contact.

5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS All responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below.

Submission Deadline: No later than 8/31/2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Subject Line Format: "Sources Sought Response – 36C261-27-AP-0144 - [Company Name]" repair and maintenance of Narcotic Destruction VISN 21

6. GOVERNMENT CONTACT Contracting Specialist / Specialist: Robert Clark Email Address: Robert.clark4@va.gov  

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